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Nearly 48 years ago, a small group of farmers and ranchers in Pointe Coupee Parish decided to pool their resources and formed a co-op in a small house in Lettsworth. The Pointe Coupee Farmers Co-op proved to be successful over the years, providing advantages, benefits and savings for all of them. The Co-op eventually moved to 5087 La. Hwy. 1 in Batchelor in 1968 and today, it continues in that same tradition. It’s still owned by a group of 300 stockholders and serves the tri-parish area of Pointe Coupe, Avoyelles, St. Landry Parishes and attracts customers from the Felicianas and surrounding areas. A co-op works by helping farmers and ranchers buy necessary products at bulk-rated discounts, then they...

When you need a locksmith, you want someone who is experienced, trustworthy and provides quality work at reasonable rates. A-1 Safe & Lock fills that bill, according to owner Kyle Jeansonne. The business is locally-owned and operated and has been serving the Baton Rouge area for over 40 years. Jeansonne apprenticed with the older gentleman who was the previous owner and eventually bought the business from him in 2003. He is a certified ASSA High Security Locksmith. Jeansonne said, “We are a full-service locksmith and service safes, locks, and keys. Our staff has the expertise to handle any project from start to finish. With A-1 Safe & Lock, you can rest assured that your most precious possessions are...